21 Easy Camping Lunches You Can Make in Under 15 Minutes
When I’m out camping, the last thing I want is to spend hours cooking. I’d rather be hiking, lounging by the water, or just soaking up the stillness.
But lunch? It still needs to be good. Quick, filling, and something that actually tastes like food—not just a granola bar and hope.
Over the years, I’ve tested a lot of easy camping lunches, especially ones that come together fast. No fuss, no complicated gear, and nothing that leaves you stuck doing dishes forever.
So here’s my go-to list of 21 camping lunches you can whip up in under 15 minutes. These meals keep you full, happy, and back to adventuring in no time.
1. Tortilla Wraps with Deli Meat & Cheese
Grab a tortilla, layer your favorite deli meat and cheese, and roll it up.
Add mustard or hummus if you’ve got it. Wrap in foil and it’s good to go.
2. Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwiches
Nothing beats this combo when you’re hungry and tired. It’s sweet, salty, and packed with energy.
Use whole grain bread to keep you full longer.
3. Tuna Salad Pita Pockets
Mix a pouch of tuna with mayo or mustard.
Stuff it into a pita with some chopped pickles or shredded carrots for crunch.
4. Campfire Quesadillas
Throw a tortilla on a pan or grate, add shredded cheese and any leftovers, then fold and flip.
Takes less than 5 minutes and tastes amazing hot and melty.
5. Cold Pasta Salad
I make this ahead and store it in a cooler.
Just pasta, chopped veggies, and a drizzle of olive oil or dressing.
6. Turkey and Avocado Lettuce Wraps
Use romaine or iceberg leaves as wraps. Add sliced turkey, avocado, and a little salt.
Crisp, cool, and super fast to assemble.
7. Instant Ramen with Veggies
Boil water on your camp stove, throw in ramen, and add frozen peas or spinach if you’ve got it.
Done in minutes and surprisingly comforting.
8. Caprese Sandwiches
Mozzarella, tomato, and basil on crusty bread with a drizzle of olive oil.
I wrap them tight and they hold up great for hours.
9. Chicken Caesar Wraps
Use pre-cooked chicken (or rotisserie if you’re car camping), toss with Caesar dressing and lettuce, then wrap it up.
Tastes like a restaurant lunch but way cheaper.
10. Grilled Cheese on the Campfire
Butter two slices of bread, add cheese, and toast it in a skillet or over a grate.
Flip once and it’s melty heaven.
11. Bean & Cheese Burritos
Use canned refried beans and shredded cheese.
Heat them in foil over the fire for a warm, hearty lunch.
12. Hummus & Veggie Wraps
Spread hummus on a tortilla and add cucumbers, shredded carrots, and spinach.
Fresh, crunchy, and satisfying without needing to cook.
13. Egg Salad Sandwiches
I boil eggs ahead of time, mash them with mayo, salt, and pepper.
Perfect on soft sandwich rolls or even crackers.
14. Sausage & Cheese Skewers
No need to cook if you use pre-cooked sausage.
Slice and pair with cheese cubes on sticks for a quick, no-mess meal.
15. BBQ Chicken Sliders
Use shredded chicken tossed in barbecue sauce.
Pile it on slider buns and you’ve got something hearty and fast.
16. Bagel Sandwiches
Bagels hold up better than bread out in the wild.
I layer with cream cheese, ham, or even smoked salmon if I’m feeling fancy.
17. Campfire Nachos
Layer tortilla chips, cheese, and canned beans in a foil pan.
Cover with foil and heat until everything’s melted.
18. Cold Cut Roll-Ups
Roll deli meat around cheese sticks or pickle spears.
No bread needed. Super easy, and kids love these too.
19. Marinated Chickpea Salad
Mix canned chickpeas with olive oil, lemon juice, chopped tomatoes, and herbs.
No heat, just a quick stir and you’re set.
20. Avocado Toast with a Twist
Smash avocado on toasted bread, top with sliced boiled eggs and hot sauce.
Camping brunch vibes, but still super fast.
21. Leftover Scramble Wraps
Got leftovers from last night’s dinner? Scramble them with a few eggs on the skillet.
Wrap it all in a tortilla and lunch is served.
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